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/ 7 years agoHawick Balls helped us slay Boks giants
THE FORMER SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH, GLOUCESTER & NEWCASTLE SCRUM-HALF RORY LAWSON MY LIFEIN RUGBY Day to remember: Rory Lawson celebrates the famous...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoLadies or women, they need to raise bar
CATHERINE SPENCER FORMER ENGLAND WOMEN’S CAPTAIN Football is a game for gentlemen played by hooligans, and Rugby Union is a game...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoTitans set sights on promotion under new man Posa
By GUY WILLIAMS NEWS EXTRA AMBITIOUS new Rotherham joint head coach Ants Posa is confident he can build a side to...
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Features
/ 7 years agoMooar to come from Scarlets
NIGEL SHORT ON THE RECORD Q&A It’s been a busy summer in Llanelli with Brad Mooar succeeding Wayne Pivac as head...
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Features
/ 7 years agoYOUNG GUNS
JUDEWILLIAMS WASPS WINGER Rugby’s journeys are rarely straightforward, which is something 18-year-old Jude Williams can identify with as he sets out...
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/ 7 years agoBring it on says Ewels – we’re all out to win
By NICK CAIN Big test awaits: Charlie Ewels PICTURE: Getty Images CHARLIE Ewels does not do doubt. Even though he is...
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/ 7 years agoHigh tacklers could be banned for World Cup
By PETER JACKSON Sent off: Warburton WORLD CUP referees are under renewed instruction to throw the book at players guilty of...
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/ 7 years agoGraham lured back by prospect of an all-Kitchener engine room at Worcester
By NEALE HARVEY Brothers in arms: Graham and Andrew Kitchener GRAHAM Kitchener says the chance to partner his brother in a...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWoodlands still home for world-traveller Bill
WE SPEAK WITH A NUMBER OF WELL-KNOWN RUGBY FIGURES ABOUT THE CLUB THEY CALL THEIR OWN, STARTING WITH WORLD RUGBY CHAIRMAN...
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Features
/ 7 years agoPre-season fixtures
TUESDAY AUGUST 13 Morpeth v Tynedale, 7pm Leicester Lions v Nuneaton, 7pm THURSDAY AUGUST 15 Castres v Bristol Bears, 6pm FRIDAY...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoBig risk this England side could be left humiliated
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME New cap: Northampton back row Lewis Ludlam starts on the blindside flank...
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/ 7 years agoCurry in search of ‘perfect game’
By GARY FITZGERALD TOM Curry is prepared to spill more blood for England’s World Cup cause today when Eddie Jones’ men...
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/ 7 years agoAdams chasing another Twickenham glory try
By ROB COLE Coming down: Josh Adams scores against England in this year’s Six Nations PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS ENGLAND: Daly;...
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/ 7 years agoGareth still drinks to that World Cup magic moment
By ALEX BYWATER GARETH Davies admits his 2015 World Cup try-scoring heroics against England still result in a free pint here...
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/ 7 years agoDaly: We’re fit, strong and really raring to go
By GARY FITZGERALD Winning matters: Elliot Daly ELLIOT Daly says he and his England teammates are primed for action and prepared...
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/ 7 years agoCaptain Ford talks the talk
GEORGE Ford will lead England out against Wales today in the absence of rested skipper Owen Farrell. Despite a lack of...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoWaist-high tackle rule spells danger
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk IT CAUSES me grave...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoSmall clubs’ role as star finders needs cherishing
I HAVE followed the disagreement between Colin Boag and Jeff Gage with interest, however both are so entrenched in their own...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoGifts for the Prem
THE recent Premiership “ins & outs” section demonstrated the value of the Championship despite the lack of funding by the powers...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoGoldring mistaken
WORCESTER Warriors co-owner Colin Goldring has cemented my concern over the role of CVC and private investment within British rugby. Goldring...
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Features
/ 7 years agoEddie mind games can give England an edge
COLIN BOAG Mystifying: Eddie Jones doesn’t seem to rate Alex Goode The phoney war starts this weekend in the northern hemisphere,...
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/ 7 years agoHeinz needs a big game or Eddie will get stick
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Moment of truth: Willi Heinz has his chance to impress THE England team that...
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/ 7 years agoChance of a title fight too good to pass up says Witty
AFTER swapping Newcastle for Exeter, revved-up lock Will Witty says the opportunity to test himself at a title-chasing side was too...
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/ 7 years agoOlowofela in a hurry to make his mark in XVs
By NEALE HARVEY New Saint: Former England 7s speedster Ryan Olowofela PICTURES: Getty Images Tiger: Jordan Olowofela World Cup shot: Ruaridh...
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/ 7 years agoRecord man Varndell set for a final spin at Carnegie
By JON NEWCOMBE Swansong: Tom Varndell YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE have held talks with Premiership Rugby’s record try-scorer Tom Varndell in a move...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoSchmidt’s keeping his fingers crossed on Carbery
By RONAN O’BRIEN Threat: Andrew Conway dives over to score Ireland’s third try PICTURES: Getty Images Blow: Joey Carbery is helped...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoO’Shea demands ‘precision under pressure’
CONOR O’Shea said his Italy side gave away some easy scores but will take a lot of positives from the display....
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoRFU ratify Yorkshire Carnegie’s CVA process, meaning no points deduction
Yorkshire Carnegie, who ran up debts of £6m last season, have spared themselves a 28-point deduction and will play in the...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWales captain Alun Wyn Jones to reach historic landmark in England clash
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named a squad lined with regulars for the trip to Twickenham
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoEngland to experiment against Wales ahead of naming World Cup squad
Willi Heinz and Sam Underhill will act as vice-captains in the Twickenham clash
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/ 7 years agoBarbarians v Fiji: 100 days to go!
100 days to go before the Barbarians take on Fiji for the Killik Cup at Twickenham with Eddie Jones at the...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWe can break the cycle of underachievement, says Worcester co-owner Goldring
Worcester Warriors' new owners are looking to use Sixways Stadium as a multi-purpose sports venue
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoWilliams column: Warm-ups essential to get Wales up to speed
Shane Williams says it's impossible to predict Wales' 23 given their options, unlike England
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoYorkshire Carnegie’s financial woe raises player welfare risks, says Dan Temm
After starring for Carnegie despite their off-the-field problems last season, flanker Daniel Temm reflects on what next for the Championship club...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoAll Blacks expect David Pocock to play in Bledisloe Cup
Sam Cane expects to be packing down opposite David Pocock in the Rugby Championship
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWilli Heinz and Piers Francis named in England squad for Wales clash
The Gloucester scrum-half is one of four uncapped players included by Eddie Jones
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Featured
/ 7 years agoBoyd: Lesser men would have quit by now but Dylan Hartley won’t
The England captain and Northampton Saints hooker has been battling back from knee surgery
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Featured
/ 7 years agoMaximizing workout benefits: What you should do after exercising
Working out is a complex activity, but it’s not the sole aspect you need to focus on. In this article, we’ll...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoEddie keen to get his RWC timing just right
By GARY FITZGERALD Balance: Eddie Jones EDDIE Jones has spoken of his determination to ensure England top their World Cup Pool...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoShingler primed for Wales comeback
By PETER JACKSON See you soon, injured Faletau tells his dejected supporters Smiling assassin: Kotaro Matsushima breaks to score Japan’s fourth...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoMacGinty holds his nerve to land win
By SAM JACKSON USA ………………… 13 Samoa ………………… 10 AJ MACGINTY was the man of the moment for the USA as...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoSix-try Fiji fire up for challenge of Samoa
By ADAM ELLIS Forward power: Fiji pack truns the screw on Canada FIJI bounced back from a first round loss to...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoJapan warm up for their World Cup in style
By WILLIAM WITHERS Japan ………………… 41 Tonga ………………… 7 Flyer: Kenki Fukuoaka score Japan’s fifth try JAPAN eased past Tonga in...
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/ 7 years agoNo more room at top for gym monkeys says Fisher
■ By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND U18s coach Jon Fisher insists modern day academy players are set up for success and that...
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/ 7 years agoHamish aims to be a hero for his baby
■ By GARY HEATLY Proud father: Hamish Watson PICTURE: Getty Images SCOTLAND back row Hamish Watson feels a more relaxed character...
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/ 7 years agoSuddenly Erasmus has three top No.9s
FORMER SARACENS AND SPRINGBOKS SCRUM-HALF NEIL DE KOCK Competitive position: Faf de Klerk PICTURE: Getty Images After two rounds of the...
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/ 7 years agoReturn of Bok greats will help everyone
I BELIEVE the return of JP Pietersen, Morné Steyn and Ruan Pienaar is of benefit to South African rugby. There will...
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Features
/ 7 years agoAll Blacks ‘will call for Gatland in next couple of years’
Mark ‘Sharky’ Robinson gives his verdict to GRANT SHUB on World Cup prospects and the future of the All Blacks Using...
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/ 7 years agoIt’s a battleground but we’ll play open rugby vow Fylde
■ By JON NEWCOMBE FLYDE Chairman Dave Young reckons the club’s centenary season will be one to remember – but full...
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